Although sleep apnea is a sleep disorder, this condition can have a negative effect on your overall health, especially if left untreated. Physicians have known for a while that there is a link between apnea and cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke, high blood pressure, and heart failure. This sleep disorder is also linked to a higher incidence of diabetes and to premature death….
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic disorder which results in pain across the body. As well as pain, people with this disorder can struggle to sleep and suffer fatigue. The condition can increase the risk of developing a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea could be a contributing factor in making your FMS symptoms worse….
The summer months bring longer, warmer days. We spend more time outdoors socializing, enjoying the warmth of the extended day. Vacations and day-trips are planned, gardens are given a spruce up in anticipation. However, a result of these longer days, which we may not consider, is the impact it can have on our sleep. …
Getting quality sleep on a nightly basis is essential to our physical and mental health. However, sleep disorders are quite prevalent in adults all over the world. …
Sleep apnea is often treated with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy (CPAP), which involves the nightly use of a machine that keeps the airways open so they don’t collapse while you sleep. …
When traveling away from home you want to keep up with your sleep apnea treatment. If prescribed with CPAP, just a single night without your machine could see a return of your sleep apnea symptoms. This can mean feeling fatigued and irritable while on vacation or on a business trip. However, packing a portable CPAP machine can help you avoid this situation….
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a leading treatment for sleep apnea. Millions of people are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form of the disorder. …
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a leading treatment for sleep apnea and requires nightly adherence to prevent the symptoms of the disorder from returning. …
Sleep apnea deprives the brain, arteries and organs of all-important oxygen needed for optimal health.
Without sufficient oxygen, night after night, the risk of serious medical conditions greatly increases – including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and
early death. These are all risks of untreated sleep apnea….
The weather and the time of the year can play a significant role in the quality of your sleep. Most people will have experienced a fairly unpleasant time trying to fall asleep on a hot or humid night. …
